Suhas Subramanyam Roasted Over Cringy TikTok ‘Aura Farming’ Video Amid Trump Vote Fallout?
Virginia’s Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) just got absolutely roasted online for doing this TikTok thing called “aura farming.” Picture this: dude in shades, standing awkwardly in the Capitol subway, waving his hands around like he’s summoning political accountability from the ether. The video was slick, sure, but people weren’t buying it—especially since he’d just voted against moving forward on Trump’s impeachment. Timing? Not ideal, buddy. The whole thing landed like a lead balloon with voters who’d probably rather see their reps writing laws than striking TikTok poses.
So, what’s aura farming, anyway? Basically, it’s this Gen Z/Alpha trend where you look cool and untouchable on camera—think stoic, slow moves, epic music, all vibes, zero words. It blew up after some Indonesian kid went viral during a boat race (don’t ask, it’s TikTok, logic doesn’t apply). Influencers say it’s all about projecting confidence and building your personal brand. Subramanyam, apparently, thought he’d give it a go—maybe score points with the youth. Instead, he scored a pile-on.
The internet’s reaction? Brutal. People called it “cringe,” “weird,” and “hypocritical.” Top comment: “By doing nothing…?” Another: “Less of this show-biz nonsense. More fire on the floor, please.” Someone else joked lawmakers should have to cosign three actual bills for every TikTok they post. Ouch. The message was loud and clear: save the TikToks, do your job.
And honestly, the timing could not have been worse. Just a couple weeks before, Subramanyam voted to table (read: kill) an impeachment motion against Trump. Then he drops a video about “holding this administration accountable”? People saw right through it. If you’re gonna talk the talk on accountability, maybe don’t duck the big vote, you know?
A little background: Subramanyam’s a tech guy, born in India, raised in the U.S., first South Asian in Virginia’s General Assembly, then a narrow win for Congress in 2024. He’s got this rep as a data-driven, straight-shooting moderate who loves a good social media moment. The TikTok move fits—at least on paper. In reality, it just made him look out of touch.
This all plays into the bigger beef folks have with modern politics—too much theater, not enough substance. At a time when Congress can’t get its act together on inflation, climate, or, well, anything, people aren’t in the mood for performative nonsense. One commenter summed it up: “Our taxpayer money hard at work…” Sarcasm level: chef’s kiss.
Let’s be real—TikTok’s the new campaign trail, especially if you want to reach anyone under thirty. Every politician is trying to be relatable, to “go viral.” But when the priorities are out of whack, you get called out fast. Subramanyam wanted to look cool. Instead, he just looked disconnected. Fox News even jumped in with coverage, so yeah—the internet’s not letting this one go anytime soon.
Note: This article is based on recent social media activity and public commentary. No official statement has been issued at the time of publication.
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